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Unless otherwise noted, you can find these books in the Juvenile Fiction section of the library.
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The Underdogs of Upson Downs
by Craig Silvey
When a greedy landowner threatens her family's farm, Annie Shearer enters Runt, her super-fast dog, into the Agility Course Grand Championship in London, but there's only one hitch: Runt will only obey her commands if nobody else is watching.
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First Day, Worst Day
by Andy Nonamus
One of the unluckiest kids in the world, a young boy who is plagued by a series of unfortunate events at his new school, realizes he's doomed forever until some new friends help him make it through the worst first day ever.
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Finally Heard
by Kelly Yang
When her mom's video on social media takes off, 10-year-old Lina Gao sets out to go viral herself but discovers there's a lot more to social media than she ever imagined and must find the courage to be her authentic self in this fast-paced world.
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Amil and the After
by Hiranandani, Veera
In 1948, 12-year-old Amil, who is both Muslim and Hindu, struggles to find his place in Bombay, India, until his twin sister suggests he tell his story through drawings meant for their late mother as he tries to find hope and a sense of belonging in a chaotic world.
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Not Quite a Ghost
by Anne Ursu
The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didn't fit among them. For Violet Hart -- whose family is about to move into the house on Katydid Street -- very little felt like it fit anymore. Like their old home, suddenly too small since her mother remarried and the new baby arrived. Or Violet's group of friends, which, since they started middle school, isn't enough for Violet's best friend, Paige. Everything seemed to be changing at once. But sometimes, Violet tells herself, change is okay. That is, until Violet sees her new room. The attic bedroom in their new house is shadowy, creaky, and wrapped in old yellow wallpaper covered with a faded tangle of twisting vines and sickly flowers. And then, after moving in, Violet falls ill -- and does not get better. As days turn into weeks without any improvement, her family growing more confused and her friends wondering if she's really sick at all, she finds herself spending more time alone in the room with the yellow wallpaper, the shadows moving in the corners, wrapping themselves around her at night. And soon, Violet starts to suspect that she might not be alone in the room at all.
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Dazzle Makes a Wish
by Cynthia Lord
When Maya, who longs for a new friend, borrows Dazzle, a toy unicorn who hopes for a child and a home of his own, from the library, she discovers they just might be able to help each other make their wishes come true.
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Ophelia and the Fairy Field Trip
by K. George
While on a fairy field trip to Atlantica, Ophelia is pulled in multiple directions by people who need her assistance until she runs into her sea witch cousin and learns what true help means.
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Secondhand Dogs
by Carolyn Crimi
When a new dog named Decker arrives in Miss Lottie's home and convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, Gus, the insecure pack leader, must gather his courage to bring Moon Pie home.
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The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale
by Heather Smith
Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan's father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father's disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn't leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather's most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey that will test his belief in himself while unraveling the secrets of his father's disappearance. When he is joined by Flora and Mr. So-and-So, he comes to understand that even grown-ups sometimes struggle to process their feelings, and that showing compassion to others is the mechanism through which we can begin to show compassion to ourselves.
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Anne's Tragical Tea Party
by Kallie George
When she accidentally makes her friend Diana sick during her grown-uppish tea party, garnering the anger of Diana’s mother, Anne wonders if she will ever get to play with Diana again.
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Be Real, Macy Weaver
by Lakita Wilson
Determined to find a new best friend in Brynn, whos smart, kind and beautiful, 11-year-old Macy turns one small lie into a whole new life to win her over until everything falls apart.
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Artemis, the Archer Goddess
by A. I. Newton
While at camp to learn how to control her powers, Artemis must get Hermes and Apollo to understand how it feels to be overlooked when the camp paper comes out and her feats are only touched upon briefly.
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Reckless, Glorious, Girl
by Ellen Hagan
Twelve-year-old Beatrice Miller copes with the ups and downs of friendships, puberty, and identity, guided by the wisdom and love of her beloved Mamaw and mom, the summer before seventh grade.
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Make New Friends, but Keep the Old
by Jennifer Jacobson
Friendship woes and a visit from Grandma push Twig to find her voice in the fourth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.
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The Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem YoussefCompeting to design a new exhibit for the local museum, a sixth grade Egyptian immigrant is teased about her heritage by a newcomer, before an ancient amulet she wears imparts a hilarious and helpful secret.
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A Circle of Elephants by Eric DinersteinThirteen-year-old Nanda Singh, the youngest elephant driver in Nepal, enjoys a very special relationship with his tusker, Hira Prashad, through which he grows in understanding and compassion with all animals, including humans.
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Captain Superlative by J. S. PullerJaney, a quiet outsider, is inspired by the eccentric and enigmatic Captain Superlative, a masked superhero who runs through the halls of their middle school performing radical acts of kindness.
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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong USA by Brenda WoodsForging a close friendship with an African American World War II veteran who has recently returned to their unwelcoming Jim Crow community, a 12-year-old white boy worries for his heroic friend's safety when racist locals threaten the man's family.
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A Kind of Paradise
by Amy Rebecca Tan
When her lapse in judgement at the end of the school year leads to a summer volunteering at the local library, Jamie finds her efforts to keep her head down challenged by frequent visitors, including her nemesis and crush.
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